Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani

Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani covers 35km and 1,343m of climbing, reaching 1,711m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.8% disguises ramps of 9.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,711m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Hunedoara, Romania.